2012 Preseason All-American . . . Claimed All-GLIAC First Team
recognition as a junior in 2011 . . . Led the conference in tackles
with 118 total stops . . . Had 33 solo hits and 85 assists . . .
Netted 5.5 tackles for loss . . . Had one quarterback sack and a
pass breakup . . . Also netted a fumble recovery, forced fumble and
two blocked kicks . . . Had seven games with 10 or more tackles . .
. Recorded 16 stops against Michigan Tech late in the season . . .
Started all 11 games in 2010 . . . Voted Team's Most Improved
Defensive Player . . . Finished with 89 tackles . . . Had 40 solo
stops and 49 assisted efforts . . . Chosen as the National
Defensive Player of the Week after win over Saginaw Valley State in
week two (Sept. 11) . . . GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week . . .
Finished with 5.5 tackles for loss and three sacks on the year . .
. Also had three quarterback hurries, a breakup and an interception
. . . Recorded 10 tackles or more in four games, including 13 stops
versus rival Grand Valley State (Oct. 23) . . . Received team's
Bulldog Award for his intensity and effort in 2010 spring ball . .
. Appeared in five games in 2009 . . . Finished with a single
tackle . . . Attained GLIAC All-Academic Team accolades . . . Did
not play in 2008 . . . Graduated in 2008 from Monroe St.
Mary’s Catholic High School . . . Coached by Jack Gianmo . .
. Totaled 118 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior . . . Made 43 stops
with six sacks and an interception his junior year . . . Two-time
first team all-league honoree . . . Named to All-Metro West and
All-Region squads . . . Was the Huron League Defensive Player of
the Year . . . Was an honorable mention all-league down lineman as
a junior . . . Helped team to three-straight state playoff berths .
. . Squad was the state runner-up in 2005 and Huron League
champions in 2006 . . . Interests include sports . . . Also
participated in basketball and baseball during his prep career . .
. FSU Letters: Three . . . Birthdate: 8/9/90.